London refers to his fellow human beings as “comrades” and “brothers.” The connotations and denotations of these words are warm and empathetic, and that might imply his attitude toward humanity.
During your reading, think about what you might ask the author. Starter phrases for this activity are the following:
I wonder . . .
I was confused by . . .
I didn’t understand what you were going for when . . .
Come up with at least three questions for extra credit. Write a paragraph or so in which you explain why you chose each question and what makes them important. For your regular assignment, write a 2- to 3-page response essay in which you either agree or disagree with London on rhetorical grounds, and explain why. Also add a paragraph of background information on Jack London.